Oscar-winning filmmaker James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari, Walk the Line) brings to life the enigmatic story of Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, a star-studded biographical drama that explores the transformative early years of the legendary singer-songwriter. Anchored by a career defining performance from Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, the film captures the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s and the birth of one of music’s most iconic voices.
Set against the backdrop of the American folk revival, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows Dylan’s meteoric rise from his humble beginnings in Minnesota to his pivotal arrival in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The film delves into Dylan’s artistic evolution, the relationships that shaped his identity, and the moments of creative brilliance that defined a generation. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast, including Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, the film is as much about the cultural revolution as it is about Dylan himself.
Mangold’s meticulous direction and an electrifying soundtrack bring this pivotal era to vivid life, offering a rare glimpse into the complexities of fame, artistry, and reinvention. Both intimate and epic in scope, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is an unmissable tribute to a musical icon and the extraordinary times that shaped him.